Dan Brannan is Content Director of RiverBender and EdGlenToday.com. Dan started at Riverbender.com/Edglentoday.com in December 2014. He is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL with degrees in Journalism and Psychology. Having previously served as the Executive Editor of The Telegraph in Alton, his 17-year tenure led the paper to over 350 awards including several General Excellence awards in the Illinois Press Association, Illinois Associated Press, Freedom Communications, Southern Illinois Editorial Association and Journal Register Company contests. Brannan was chosen to lead Freedom Communications' national pilot on social media.
He is the author of eight nonfiction books including: "The Courage to Live," a biography about Donna Gustavel, a young woman with multiple disabilities; "Everyday Angels," an inspirational book of moving human interest stories; "Live Life to the Fullest: Stories of People Coping With Diabetes" which is endorsed by the American Diabetes Association; "Boy Giant: The Story of Robert Wadlow The World's Tallest Man;" "Damn Cold and Starving" written with Sgt. Marion Ray; "You Can't Kill the Dream" co-written with fellow journalist Ande Yakstis; and "A Life in Parts," the story of Loretta Goebel and endorsed by Beatle Paul McCartney.
Dan, an avid exercise enthusiast, is a member of the American Diabetes Association and lives in Maryville. Dan has two children in college - Savannah and Sierra.
EDWARDSVILLE – Edwardsville scored on its first three possessions of the second half, and blew open a close game, taking a 35-0 win over Belleville West on a windy, rainy Friday night at Tiger Stadium. The game was played on the outer edge of Hurricane Helene, with a sudden cloudburst and...
FOSTERBURG — A vehicle collided with a power pole in the 4400 block of Fosterburg Road this week, initially leaving 300 customers without power. The incident occurred on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, prompting officials to remind motorists to drive cautiously. Ameren Illinois responded promptly...
EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville High School gymnasium was filled with more than just the usual cheers and spikes Thursday night, Sept. 26, 2024. In addition to the excitement of a girls volleyball match against Belleville West, it was also Teacher Appreciation Night, an event that brought...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Belleville West girls volleyball team showed much resilience and fought back from a 5-0 second set deficit to forge a 21-21 tie late, but Edwardsville came up with the answers and took a straight-set win over West 25-18, 25-22 in a Southwestern Conference match Thursday evening,...
EAST ALTON – East Alton School District administration was alerted to a potential threat to school safety posted on social media late Thursday night, Sept. 26, 2024. The administration became aware of the threat at 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, and promptly initiated a thorough investigation....
GODFREY — The Madison County Sheriff's Office and Godfrey Fire Protection District responded to two separate accidents over the past two days, prompting authorities to advise caution on the roads. One of the accidents occurred Friday morning, Sept. 27, 2024, on Clifton Terrace Road in Godfrey....
ROXANA - The Roxana football team grounded out 382 yards rushing, while both Mason Crump and Andrew Ellis went over the 100-yard mark on the ground, as the Shells won their homecoming game over Salem 40-14 Thursday night at Charlie Raich Field. The game was played on Thursday night, Sept. 26...
EAST ST. LOUIS — On Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, East St. Louis School District 189 celebrated a significant academic achievement as 13 high school students were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS). The ceremony, held in front of staff, family, and friends, recognized students for their...
ALTON — Due to a forecasted 100 percent chance of rain, the "Block Party for Good" has been rescheduled from Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, to next Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. The event will still take place from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Alton Amphitheater. Organized by AltonWorks, Food Is Love, and...
BELLEVILLE — President Joseph Biden recently signed a Federal Disaster Declaration that will provide individual assistance to residents impacted by the July 16, 2024 flooding, according to the St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency. The declaration, issued this week, opens the door for...
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